Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler
This famous quote from Albert Einstein perfectly describes the importance of ease of use. The human factor is probably the most obvious and trivial element of our SWITCH framework. Yet, at the same...
View ArticleLiving in a smart world: The need for smarter meetings
As meeting productivity and collaboration experience increasing pressure, the concept of smart meetings is gaining popularity. Just check out the popularity of the term on Google Trends. In a blink of...
View ArticleSmarter presentations - Step 3: Off to a good start
Whether you like it or not, first impressions are important. That goes for your presentation as well: the first 30 seconds are decisive. In this short time frame, your attendees will decide whether...
View ArticleWhere is your own device most welcome?
It’s a challenge for IT departments to embrace BYOD, mainly because of security and compliance reasons. However, we notice that some companies are very willing to embrace the trend, while others are...
View ArticleTwo ways in which large, high-resolution displays improve business performance
Every day, in meeting rooms all over the world, executives make critical decisions that impact their organizations’ business performance. And yet, many of them still depend on outdated technology that...
View ArticleChoosing the right display for your meeting room
The choice in displays for your meeting, conference or collaboration room has never been this big. But how do you choose between a flat panel and a projector? And what’s the ideal resolution? Are there...
View ArticleChoosing the right contrast ratio for your meeting room projector
In display technology, contrast is one of the most important image quality metrics. It allows us to distinguish the content of an image regardless of its brightness. And the challenges that come with...
View ArticleAvoid eye strain with these five display specifications
For many of us, a large part of our working-time is spent looking at displays. By helping us work more efficiently, they have become an indispensable part of our working environment. There are a few...
View ArticleThe future of projection: survival of the fittest
Higher resolutions, brighter light sources, better connectivity and increased interactivity; having superior technology can make all the difference on the highly competitive projection market. But...
View ArticleHow simplicity leads to better collaboration
The general aim of this blog series – SWITCH, short for: Security, Who is in your meeting room, Integration, Technology, Cross-platform and Human factors – is to show you how to take collaboration to...
View ArticleThese two simple tips will help keep your wireless environment secure
According to the 2014 Information Breaches Security Report, published by the UK Department for Business Innovation & Skills, nearly 8 out of 10 respondents indicate that their senior management...
View ArticleChoosing your wireless communication protocol (1/3): Miracast
The ability to share your content wirelessly from your laptop or smart device greatly improves meeting efficiency. Whether you are sharing sales figures, training your service staff or brainstorming...
View ArticleChoosing your wireless communication protocol (2/3): Apple AirPlay and Google...
The ability to share your content wirelessly from your laptop or smart device greatly improves meeting efficiency. Whether you are sharing sales figures, training your service staff or brainstorming...
View ArticleChoosing your wireless communication protocol (3/3): MirrorOp
The ability to share your content wirelessly from your laptop or smart device greatly improves meeting efficiency. Whether you are sharing sales figures, training your service staff or brainstorming...
View ArticleHead in the cloud: how Barco enables remote outcomes
Remember the turn of the century, twenty years ago? It probably feels like yesterday. With the beginning of the new millennium came a rapid digital shift that was all about mobilization and...
View ArticleMeetings are a waste of time
Most of us spend a lot of time in business meetings – and I’m sure we all daydream once in a while, or miss part of the meeting as we check our e-mail or consult news sites. Harmless as this might...
View ArticleCan technology save the meeting?
Last time, we touched upon the productivity issues in today’s meeting culture and the pressure from management to treat collaboration as a competitive asset.
View ArticleBalancing between convenience and security in the meeting room
SWITCH is our framework for taking collaboration to the next level. The acronym stands for Security, Who is in your meeting room, Integration, Technology, Cross-platform and Human factors.
View ArticleIntegration and interoperability: more than 'a nice to have'
Improving communication and collaboration in the meeting room is more than selecting the right presentation tools. After all, did you know that 1 out of 3 facility managers wants to simplify...
View ArticleDon't get locked in
With a predicted 2.5 billion of PCs, smartphones and tablets to be sold this year (source: Gartner*), demand for bringing your own device (BYOD) will keep on growing. These personal devices are often...
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